Health

Employees can access health care with no out-of-pocket costs as long as they visit doctors or facilities that their company has a direct contract with.

The head of the U.S. Census Bureau says the latest census data can make health more equitable in Illinois and across the country.

Despite the findings, some say ‘Healthy Illinois 2028’ is missing key areas of focus.

The fifth National Climate Assessment says a warming climate, increasingly extreme weather and drought are threatening the Midwest’s economy and health.

The Missouri Asian American Youth Foundation presses Missouri lawmakers for stricter gun control laws and equitable access to mental health care.

Missouri lawmakers this year passed the No Patient Left Alone Act as a result of some patients being unable to have visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Months later, the impact of the law is likely dependent on a future health emergency.

In recent weeks, the BA5 variant has accounted for almost half of all COVID cases in Missouri. But state data doesn’t show how many people have contracted the BA.5 variant or include indicators like age, race or gender.

The National Weather Service on Monday issued an excessive heat warning for the St. Louis region that lasts through Wednesday evening with temperatures that can feel as hot as 110 degrees.

St. Louis-based Fulfill Food & Beverages recently notched $1 million in annual sales — largely due to the popularity of its Karviva (formerly Karuna) prebiotic smoothie and juice beverages.

Affinia Healthcare will construct a 15,000-square-foot health center in Ferguson. The center will include family medical, pediatric, dental care and behavioral health services